This car audio set plays compact discs containing MP3 files.
MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group (MPEG) Audio layer 3. MP3 audio format
files are only 1/10th the size of conventional CD audio files. Most MP3 files are created on a personal
Computer using special software. Additional text information such as track TITLE, ARTIST and
MP3/WMA INFORMATION AND NOTICE
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ALBUM included in the audio track can be displayed on the car audio set. Sound quality of MP3 files
varies depending on the settings used when the file was created. Your KIA car audio set plays most
MP3 files.
This car audio set plays compact discs containing WMA files.
WMA is an abbreviation of Windows Media Audio, an audio format developed by Microsoft
Corporation. WMA is similar to MP3 with respect to size, sound quality and text display. WMA files
are created using the Windows Media Player on a personal computer. Your KIA audio set plays most
WMA files.
NOTES for MP3/WMA playback:
- The elapsed playing time on the audio set's display may not be correct when playing MP3 files
encoded with variable bit rate (VBR).
- MP3 and WMA files encoded at bite rates lower than 128 KB/s will provide lower sound quality
compared to conventional CD audio tracks.
- MP3 and WMA files with digital rights management* (DRM) activated cannot be played on this car
audio set.
For technical information, see the following page in this manual titled 'SPECIFICATIONS'.
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To disable DRM, locate the 'Protect Content' settings in your MP3/WMA encoding software and re-
encode the audio tracks. Copyright may exist on some audio program material; MP3/WMA files
are used at your own responsibility.
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